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Syncrate is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. Syncrate also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Syncrate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Syncrate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Syncrate go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Syncrate is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Syncrate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Syncrate related warnings section.
The section on Syncrate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Syncrate with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Syncrate is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Syncrate is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Syncrate safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Syncrate during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Syncrate safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Syncrate for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Syncrate on the Kidneys?
Syncrate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Syncrate on the Liver?
Syncrate is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Syncrate on the Heart?
Side effects of Syncrate rarely affect the heart.
Syncrate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Syncrate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Syncrate habit forming or addictive?
Syncrate does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Syncrate
There is no information on the effects of taking Syncrate with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Syncrate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Syncrate with alcohol will be.
No, Syncrate alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Syncrate is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Syncrate should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Syncrate and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Syncrate is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Syncrate is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.
Application of Syncrate on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
Yes, Syncrate might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Impoyz (clobetasol propionate)
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